LELO'S BBQ
1270 SAXON BLVD, Orange City FL 32763 · 386.775.7745
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019017673 | Feb 12, 2019 | Apr 26, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast chicken roast (127F - Hot Holding); 15 minutes. Operator reheated to 179F.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager arrived.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef in walk in cooler,prepared 24 hours ago. Operator placed date.
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator placed soap.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned valve on.
Wild birds present at dumpster.
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of plantains on walk cooler floor. Operator relocated..
Hole in or other damage to storage area wall.
Ice buildup in freezer chest.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen reach in cooler spread salsa (44F - Cold Holding); placed overnight. Operator placed in walk in cooler. shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); placed overnight, bottom shelf. Operator instructed to discard.
Hole in or other damage to storage area wall.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee food preparation hand wash sink. Operator opened valve
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, by bathroom hallway.
Open dumpster lid.
May 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food preparation table and hand sink added to hallway between be two businesses.
No soap provided at food orientation area, handwash sink. Operator restocked.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pastels in walk in cooler not segregated from customer food, Operator relocated and labeled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot holding cabinet soiled with grease.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter shelf Fresh garlic in oil, containers (70F - Cold Holding)/placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen hot holding unit boiled plantains (125F - Hot Holding)/30 minutes. Operator instructed to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at front counter, soiled with food debris.
Jul 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, in storage area.
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Food worker washed hands in prep. sink. Educated operator
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is remodeling,and is removing wall from washware area in of building to another side of building, to have an entry to both sides. Hand sink has been removed temporarily,
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Seafood salad oreoared 48 hours ago, not date marked in front counter glass display l
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public, in walk in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food workers wearing watches, while preparing food,
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, in storage area.
Ice buildup in storage area freezer chest.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at washware handwash sink.
No soap provided at washware handwash sink.
Food storage area wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Food storage ceiling tile, vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food, no food grade used for rice at cookline,
Ice buildup in freezer chest,
Open dumpster lid.
Storage area, ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.